HC Deb 02 December 1948 vol 458 c213W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps he is taking to ensure that the accounts of the National Coal Board whose financial year ends on 31st December are presented to the House as soon as possible.

Mr. Gaitskell

The National Coal Board are under a statutory obligation to send me their annual report and audited statement of accounts as soon as possible after the end of each financial year. As regards the arrangements for printing and presentation, I can assure the hon. Member that there will be no avoidable delay.